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While we consider the past year, a assortment of outstanding in-depth pieces stands out. Such accounts probe intricate themes ranging from geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to deeply human sagas.

A Enigmatic Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation

Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with scathing commentaries on authoritarianism. Whereas several of his literary peers have encountered suppression or left the nation, he continues to sell millions of copies. This raises a pressing query: Has he turned into an supporter for the Kremlin?

Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Civil War

The account of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his sole way to escape incarceration was to join the regime forces. Following fourteen long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now cost him his life.

A Bitter Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Origins

The discovery of ancient bones in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was hailed as fundamentally re-writing the history of our human race. But, some scholars was convinced. The resulting bitter argument has dominated the lives of scholars ever since.

A British Sect That Operated in Plain Sight

Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the appalling breadth of mistreatment it had perpetrated.

A Statesman's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights

A great many supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would restore the UK's dedication to human rights. However, the record over the past year has been curiously mixed.

Breaking a Nation's Self-Image

A film featuring a repentant con artist as she records corrupt individuals with covert recording poses difficult questions: Is she truly changed, and what are the director's own methods?

A Man Who Cleans the UK's Most Difficult Scenes

From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – it all. In their most challenging hours, individuals turn to him to bring back normalcy.

Can an Famous Institution Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?

Burdened by colonial controversy, strained funding and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's premier cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it repair its standing?

Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Extreme Pregnancy

Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an consistent medical solution – until perhaps now.

A Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Government

A militant fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideas influence the uppermost echelons of the state.

The English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret

With his brilliant intellect and sterling background, it's little wonder that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their wealth. Then they started to get suspicious.

A Small State That Emerged as the Global Mediation Hub

An extremely rich country has risen as a key force on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented endeavor?

An Close-Up View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Battle

Extremely disliked at home, the French leader relishes the world stage, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to deal with a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.

Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case

What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?

An End of a Major Development Organization: Far From Universal Mourning

When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was not unforeseen.

The Shocking 1960s Experiment on South Asian Mothers

When information about a medical study in the 1960s became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the exact story of the procedures remains somewhat unclear.

A "Master" of the Online Economy

He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and showered huge amounts of cash to selected participants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?

Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Seas

With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the possibility that their islands may in the near future be submerged. The critical question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?

A Tragic Case of Youth Homelessness

As I encountered a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then believed his situation might improve. I was tragically wrong.

A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Move

In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he could possess the secret to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.

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